Walking in Portugal

Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Óbidos, Fátima, ... from cultural tours, to walking or phtography tours, wide options.



Sintra walking tour - easy level
Classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1995, Sintra is dotted by royal retreats, estates, castles and buildings from the 8th-9th century, in addition to many buildings completed between the 15th and 19th century, including the Castelo dos Mouros, the Pena National Palace and the Sintra National Palace.
Walking in this small village, tasting the local cakes and then hike in its bucolic woods is our proposal. From certain spots you can see the sea in cloudless days and in foggy days you will feel the mystery of Sintra that inspired so many romantic poets. Duration: 8 hours (8:30am/4:30pm) sample schedule:  8:30am/4:30pm, however, a different tour or schedule can be arranged.
Price: 220€/up to 7 guests
Starting and ending points: Rossio (Lisbon) - if your hotel is in Lisbon, our nearby, we will pick you up there.
Includes: transportation in 9 seats van hotel/Sintra/hotel, for guests staying in Lisbon or nearby (until 10Km' from city center), guiding service, VAT and insurance
Extras/options: Picnic (+30€ - until 7 psersons) // Pena Palace guided visit: monument entrance fee (for 2013 – 13,5€/adult)



Cascais walking or biking tour - easy level
Cascais is a coastal town 30 kilometres west of Lisbon. 
It is a cosmopolitan suburb of the Portuguese capital and one of the richest municipalities in Portugal. The former fishing village gained fame as a resort for Portugal's royal family in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Nowadays, it is a popular vacation spot for both Portuguese and foreign tourists. It is located in the Estoril Coast.
Walking along some beautiful cliffs until Cape Roca, the most western point of Europe mainland, followed by a nice and scenic walk in Cascais is our proposal for a wonderful day.
Duration: 8 hours (8:30am/4:30pm) sample schedule:  8:30am/4:30pm, however, a different tour or schedule can be arranged.
Price up to 7 guests:  walking tour: 220€  //  biking tour: 280€ (usage of bikes and helmets are included)
Starting and ending points: Rossio (Lisbon) - if your hotel is in Lisbon, our nearby, I will pick you up there.
Includes: transportation in 9 seats van hotel/Sintra/hotel, for guests staying in Lisbon or nearby (until 10Km' from city center), guiding service, VAT and insurance
Extras/options: Picnic (+30€ - until 7 psersons)

Évora walking or biking tour - easy level
Évora is located 110Km's east from Lisbon, around one hour driving.
Due to its well-preserved old town centre, still partially enclosed by medieval walls, and a large number of monuments dating from various historical periods, including a Roman Temple, Évora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also a member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network.
Évora was ranked first in a study concerning competitiveness of the 18 Portuguese district capitals, according to a 2006 study made by Minho University economic researchers.
It worth to spend some time walking in the city admiring its monuments and felling the lifestyle. After lunch a walk in the countryside will be in order to see some pre historical art and also the peculiar landscape of the region.
Duration: 10 hours (8:30am/6:30pm) sample schedule:  8:30am/6:30pm, however, a different tour or schedule can be arranged.
Price up to 7 guests: walking tour: 280€ //  biking tour: 350€ (usage of bikes and helmets included)
Starting and ending points: Rossio (Lisbon) - if your hotel is in Lisbon, our nearby, I will pick you up there.
Includes: transportation in 9 seats van hotel/Sintra/hotel, for guests staying in Lisbon or nearby (until 10Km' from city center), guiding service, VAT and insurance
Extras/options: Picnic (+30€ - until 7 psersons) //   Monuments guided visit: monument entrance fee (to be updated upon reservation)

Óbidos walking or biking tour - easy level
Óbidos is located 85Km's north from Lisbon, around one hour driving.
A very well preserved medieval village where one feels like travel back in time to the middle ages when kings and queens were living here. 
Óbidos was a wedding gift between King Dinis and Queen Elizabeth, so the settlement began to pertain to the Queen's patrimony; in fact, the village was referred to as the town of the Queens until 1834, since many of the royal consorts visited or stayed in Óbidos or regularly contributed funds to the settlement.
For bike lovers the trail along the Óbidos Lagoon is an excellent opportunity to see some interesting birds.
We will spend some time knowing Óbidos and its castle and during the afternoon a walk along the Óbidos Lagoon will give you plenty of photo opportunities.
Duration: 10 hours (8:30am/6:30pm) sample schedule:  8:30am/6:30pm, however, a different tour or schedule it can be arranged.
Price up to 7 guests: walking tour: 280€ // biking tour: 350€ (usage of bikes and helmets included)
Starting and ending points: Rossio (Lisbon) - if your hotel is in Lisbon, our nearby, I will pick you up there.
Includes: transportation in 9 seats van hotel/Sintra/hotel, for guests staying in Lisbon or nearby (until 10Km' from city center), guiding service, VAT and insurance
Extras/options: Picnic (+30€ - until 7 psersons)

RESERVATION
The above mention events are subject to prior reservation.
A 150€ reservation fee will be asked and this amount will be deducted from the total amount to be payed at the beginning of the event.
All above mentioned prices includes guide, insurance and VAT plus equipment is that is stated in the specific information of the event.

CANCELLATION
The costs of cancellation are as follows:
90 days before 1st Tour Day – 0% of reservation
89-60 days before 1st Tour Day – 25% of reservation
59-45 days before 1st Tour Day – 50% of reservation
44-30 days before 1st Tour Day – 75% of reservation 
29 days or less before 1st Tour Day – 100% of reservation
To cancel your reservation it is mandatory that an e-mail is sent from the same e-mail address used for the reservation. 
The amount will be transferred back to the same account used to the reservation.;

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